Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,920releases indexed
40,950attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-03newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,459 not held 3,292 released 1,598 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3788 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1638 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 46 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 666 releases · 25.5 avg days
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7,459 matching releases

Funding under the Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

Information request and response under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.5 s.6 s.9
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300351275
Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Graphic design contracts spending: FOI release

How much has been spent on graphic design contracts in the past year, broken down into project and cost, restricted to Scottish Government Spend only for the period of the last Financial Year (1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022).

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202200299937
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Subject Access Requests Questions: FOI release

Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) in which you asked 9 questions regarding Subject Access Requests (SARs). We have checked all available data and can confirm the following information:

FOI unclear 55 score 0 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.5 s.6 s.9 s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300355129
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers' private interests: FOI release

All the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister currently serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment by Humza Yousaf, including the information provided by the First Minister himself. Any confirmation from ministers, at the time...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.11 s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300350930
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of services for the young: FOI release

In the last 3 tax years, how much money is spent split by the services and benefits detailed below for the children and young adults of parents paying tax broken down by the Scottish tax bands: Starter Basic. intermediate. Higher. Top Rate Baby Boxes Nursery costs Free School meals Free youth bus pass Free tuition uni...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300353548
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Publications updates to Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: FOI release

Could you please supply original copies of the spreadsheets which have recently been replaced as the update only shows that there have been minor updates and not what the updates were. The copies I am requesting are original copies for November 2016, March 2017, Oct 2017, September 2021 to June 2022, September 2022 an...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300346239
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Teacher Strikes discussed in Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers : FOI release

Can you confirm when the prospect of teachers strikes was first discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers? Can you confirm every cabinet meeting where teacher strikes was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since the may 2021? 21 March 2023 14 March 2023 7 March 2023 ...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300352412
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Suckler beef climate scheme: EIR release

Any briefings created for the Cabinet Secretary relating to the ‘suckler beef climate scheme’ after 1 January 2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.6 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300346956
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government Information Technology or associated IT frameworks: FOI release

For all Scottish Government Information Technology or associated IT frameworks please provide the total spend under these frameworks for the following financial years 20/21, 21/22, 22/23, this should include the Framework title, framework reference number and columns for each year listed.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-02
Reference
202300354567
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff structure/organogram for the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands office: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Gove...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300358360
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme correspondence with the Competition and Markets Authority: EIR release

A copy of correspondence relating to a deposit return scheme between Scottish Government ministers/officials and the Competition and Markets Authority between January 2021 and the present. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300352807
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff deployed by the Scottish Government to assist the National Care Service: FOI release

How many staff were deployed (state full time equivalents) by the Scottish Government to assist in the preparation for the National Care Service On the 1st February 2023. On the 1st February 2022. Secondly how much did the salary costs of staff working on the National Care Service amount to: On 1st February 2022. On...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-22
Reference
202300341788
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

DESC Data Protection Impact Assessment(s) and supporting information: FOI release

Category 1 A copy of the Data Protection Impact Assessment(s) conducted on the AXON 'Evidence.com' and digital evidence management cloud services under the terms of s64 of the Data Protection Act 2018, to include any and all of the following families of Axon services in use or planned for deployment for DESC. Categor...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-22
Reference
202300342066
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Exercise Holly report and Scottish Government involvement in disease related exercises: FOI release

Under the FOI (Scotland) Act 2002 please confirm if the Scottish Government has a copy of the Exercise Holly report referenced in the PQ below. If yes, please provide the final report on the exercise (detailing lessons learned, concerns raised by participants, improvements needed, areas of good practice, what exercises...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-22
Reference
202300342589
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Statistical information on offences and convictions: FOI release

Information regarding crimes of dishonesty: How many convictions are there per year of offences involving dishonesty? Is any data available on the current number of unspent convictions for such offences? You also asked for information regarding the following crimes and offences: perjury, perverting the course of just...

FOI unclear 80 score 9 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200294142
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal audit report relating to ferries contract: FOI release

On the basis of the work undertaken and recommendations implemented in their annual report to the Transport Scotland Audit and Risk Committee, Internal Audit was able to provide Substantial Assurance in respect of Transport Scotland's risk management, control and governance arrangements. I was wondering if it would be ...

FOI unclear 75 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200297050
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bothwell Motorway Services Station ownership: FOI release

Advise if the Scottish Government owns Bothwell Motorway Services Station in Lanarkshire; and if so can you please provide details of the land at this site which is owned by the Scottish Government and its agencies? Each question to be treated as a separate request under the terms of the Freedom of Information legislat...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200297842
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial meetings with island communities about ferry delays: FOI release

Any ministerial meetings with island communities which address the impact of ferry delays, delayed ferry services and of the aging ferry fleet since 6 May 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200295569
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tourism industry leadership group: FOI release

I write in relation to the above recruitment process which was facilitated by VisitScotland, in partnership with the Scottish Tourism Alliance and the Scottish Government. I have received messages from Women In Tourism members requesting further information on the process undertaken and am writing to seek clarity on: ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200327568
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland social media management: FOI release

1. Do you use a social media management platform? 2. If so, what tools do you use? 3. How much do you spend annually on a Social media management tool? 4. Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end? 5. Do you use a social listening / media monitoring platform? 6. If so, what tools do you use? 7. How m...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.7
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300381114
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy eligibility for legal fees and charged to sequestrated estate: FOI release

1. On what basis does the AIB (acting as auditor) consider that relevant legal costs and expenses are a legitimate charge against the debtor’s sequestrated estate where: the trustee loses such a legal action interim charges are submitted before such legal action is concluded any award of expenses in favour of the debt...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.13 s.4 s.20
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300381131
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Ministers' report on Strathblane appeal: EIR release

When a planning appeal is called in by Scottish Ministers, a report is prepared for Ministers by government officers following receipt of the Reporter’s report. Please provide a copy of that report in relation to the Strathblane appeal.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300342834
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road safety and traffic working groups: FOI Review

Original request - 202300379470 The following information from the Scottish Government. For the following working groups: A. Road Safety Operation Partnership Group B. Motorcycle Safety Group C. The Parking Standards Advisory Group D. The Traffic Regulation Order Review Group 1. What was the date of formation of ...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300382384 Review of 202300379470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland Social Media Management: FOI release

Request for Information 1: Do you use a social media management platform? Request for Information 2: If so, what tools do you use? Request for Information 3: How much do you spend annually on a Social media management tool? Request for Information 4: Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end? Req...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300380993
Directorate
Topic
Public sector